The Bible Challenge – A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year
The Bible Challenge – A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year
The Bible Challenge – A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year
“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” John 17:11
D o you want to understand what truly matters to people? Pay attention to their prayers. In John 17, Jesus shares his high priestly prayer, revealing his deep concerns and care for us as he intervenes on our behalf before God. At the heart of Jesus’ plea for his church is a desire for unity, as exemplified by the oneness of the Trinity.
Christians call this unity communion , which means “oneness with.” We are brought into harmony through the mystical and sacred union with God achieved by Jesus’ sacramental body and blood. This profound connection bears witness to the union between Jesus and the Father, affirming his divine purpose to bring life to the world. Jesus repeats his plea for unity among his followers throughout the prayer, emphasizing his desire for all to be one with God and each other, just as he and the Father are one. This un
The Bible Challenge – A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year
The Bible Challenge – A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year
The Bible Challenge – A Daily Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year